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Supplemental Cash Flow Information
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]  
Supplemental Cash Flow Information Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Reconciliation of Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the Consolidated Balance Sheets, as well as the June 30, 2019 balance. The June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 balances sum to the amounts shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:
June 30, 2020June 30, 2019December 31, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents$629,551  $209,831  $339,629  
Restricted cash185,702  185,494  186,921  
Total Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows$815,253  $395,325  $526,550  

Restricted cash includes cash equivalents held to collateralize standby letters of credit in favor of the DOE. In addition, Laureate may at times hold a United States deposit for a letter of credit in lieu of a surety bond, or otherwise have cash that is not immediately available for use in current operations. See also Note 11, Commitments and Contingencies.